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110 Restaurant lies within the Circus Casino Blackpool, a picturesque 100 year old castle-style building situated on North Promenade. The Casino has commanding views from its turret out to the Irish sea, North Pier and in season, the Blackpool Illuminations. The casino offers a lively and fun atmosphere and there are traditional casino games such as American Roulette, Blackjack and Three Card Poker plus 20 £4000 Jackpot Slot Machines and 30 Electronic AR Terminals.You do have to be 18 or over to play in the casino. You can enjoy relaxed informal dining in a stylish modern setting in the 110 Restaurant which is open for ‘late breakfast’ 12pm-2am and dinner from 7pm-10.45pm. There is also the main bar which offers an all day menu. In the evening you can choose from a seasonal, modern British menu that includes a good mix of vegetarian, meat and fish dishes, the range of char-grilled steaks with hand cut chips being extremely popular. Try starters like fresh asparagus with hollandaise dressing or steamed mussels with white wine and garlic. Mains include lamb chops with minted new potatoes and a garlic and rosemary butter and pan roasted cod loin on a bed of spring onion mash with a light fennel sauce. Desserts include raspberry and clotted cream charlotte and Chantilly summer fruits gateaux. The wine list has some 25 wines from around the world and the bar is open until 5.00am. - Gamble Ware - Gamble Care

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The 141 Restaurant @ The Bellingham Hotel in Wigan opened in December 2009. The hotel itself has been a fixture in Wigan for the last 30 years but this new contemporary modern British restaurant has brought a new vibe to the business. The aim is to put the restaurant on the foodie map and Head Chef Stephen Monks has liaised with international Masterchef and author Tom Bridge to create the menu. Signature dishes include Ham hock terrine and Slow roasted shank of Lancashire lamb. The dining room has a real contemporary air but retains its Victorian features and the whole operation has been an eco-refurbishment, creating one of the greenest dining rooms in the north west. The wine list focuses on the namesake Bellingham vineyard in South Africa. The hotel has 33 bedrooms, three separate function room and a pub/bar which is open to the public. The restaurant itself is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm-9pm and on Sundays from noon until 8pm with a carvery menu only.

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AJs Bistro serves stylish Modern British food in intimate, candlelit surroundings on Blackpool’s Topping Street. If you have allergies or special dietary requirements, this is the place for you as the chefs will go out of their way to meet your needs. AJ’s Bistro is a family run business, cooking locally sourced produce at a competitive price. The restaurant can cater for anything from an intimate table for two or a party of up to 40 people. AJs Bistro has received a Taste of Lancashire Highly Credited Award and has opened Chesters Tea Rooms on nearby Church Street.

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The Alpine Restaurant at Denshaw enjoys a prime location overlooking Saddleworth moors and is a popular destination for walkers. It’s just three minutes from Jn 21 of the M62 and has been owned and run by chef-patron Adrian Smith and wife Barbara since 1999. A former pub, the Alpine Restaurant has had an extension added and now seats 60 in a dining space that combines old school charm with modern furnishings. It’s traditional British cooking with starters such as Prawn and crab platter topped with Marie Rose sauce and Black pudding with a sauerkraut sauce. Mains range from a Chef’s roast of the day to Mushroom and herb stroganoff served with rice. Everything down to the breads, jams, chutneys, pies and desserts is prepared in-house.and the menus change regularly. It’s currently open for lunch Wednesday to Friday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday as well as serving Sunday Lunch from 12 noon until 7pm. From January 2009, the Alpine Restaurant will be opening for Tuesday dinner and Saturday lunch too.

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Angels Restaurant is a stylish and upmarket venue located between Preston and Blackburn in the picturesque Ribble Valley town of Ribchester. The entrance takes you into a glamorous cocktail bar which with its wooden floors, bespoke furniture and contemporary lighting brings a real metropolitan vibe to rural Lancashire. The restaurant continues the stylish theme into the elegant dining area which is relaxed and unstuffy. Your table is yours for the night and you can expect a modern British menu created by Head Chef Simon Eastham, who combines the freshest of local ingredients across a range of menus. The service here is friendly and professional. Angels suits any event; from fun get-togethers with friends, or Sunday Lunch with the family, to special occasions such as intimate evenings out and weddings. Whatever your needs, Angels provides the perfect backdrop.

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Located just 5 minutes from both Wigan town centre and Junction 27 of the M6, Ashfield House sits nestled in its own landscaped grounds overlooking the Douglas Valley. The elegant Victorian country house has a new management team and has been refurbished retaining its original features; think sweeping staircases and beautiful bay windows affording views across the lawns, in all a special and uniquely atmospheric place. Adaptable, Ashfield House is a venue for a spectrum of use, from intimate evening dining, business, celebrations and of course weddings. The fifteen rooms have been individually styled, are spacious and have a high quality finish. There are a mix of family rooms, large doubles -- seven with spectacular views of the valley -- and the Bridal Suite with four poster and double Jacuzzi. The kitchen is geared to creating most of everything in house, using top quality ingredients and the menu focuses on seasonal and local meat, fish and game and coeliacs are well catered for. Affordable comfort dishes such as Lancashire Hotpot can be enjoyed for around £10 and Sunday lunch is a grand affair with a choice of traditional roast meats, sirloin of beef served pink being a favourite. You can choose 2 courses for just £11.95. The dining room has chandeliers, large windows and high ceilings creating a special atmosphere and there is also a private dining room and function suite. Open for dinner Thursday-Saturday 6-9pm and for Sunday lunch all day until 6pm.

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‘Modern eating and drinking’ is what Automatic in Bury is all about. This unique independent restaurant, café and bar has an upbeat and welcoming vibe. The extensive menu is supplemented by daily chef’s specials and the Early Bird menu changes monthly. There’s a wide range of food and drink choices including breakfasts, coffees, cakes, cocktails, cask ales, an impressive wine list and over 100 different whiskies. Automatic also has a private function room available for hire which can accommodate 70 seated or 120 standing.

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Bartle Hall is a country house hotel which specialises in conferences, weddings and functions. It's set in 16 acres of landscaped gardens on the outskirts of Preston yet close to both the M6 and M55 motorways. With a choice of contemporary or traditional finish all the bedrooms have either garden or woodland view and all are contained in the original main house, which is full of charm and character. A quality driven, family run business, they have a strong environmental policy in place that more than illustrates their green credentials and the Garden Room restaurant has won the Taste of Lancashire-Highest Quality Assured award for two years running. Using the best local suppliers for the seasonal menus the kitchen team create exciting menus not just in the restaurant but for larger functions and weddings held here. The dinner menu features dishes such as a starter of hand picked wild mushroom tart topped with a poached Quails egg and mains include Cumbrian fell bred rack of lamb served with braised red cabbage, mustard infused potatoes and a mint sauce. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Enjoying a superb location on St Annes seafront, a stone's throw from the beach and just minutes walking to the shops, bars and restaurants. The Best Western Glendower Promenade Hotel is independently owned, combines cool, contemporary style with a personal touch and with its newly reworked rooms and top quality restaurant is definitely going places. The Restaurant and Grill has been stylishly refurbished, has a brasserie feel and an alfresco area for light lunches and lazy Sunday BBQs. The spacious bar area is a great choice any time of the day, for laid-back lunches with family and friends, a light bite between meetings or a relaxing drink before dinner. Friendly yet professional staff will look after your needs. Head chef Lee Parker is passionate about what he does and has built relationships with some of the best local suppliers for his seasonal menus that have a regional focus, with meat from the heart of the Ribble Valley and fish from Fleetwood. Expect starters like bacon and R.S. Ireland Lancashire blackpudding roulade, potato rosti and a Quail egg and mains such as pan fried fillet of wild seabass with buttered asparagus and chervil sauce or the (rarely seen outside Lancashire) dish ‘Hindle Wakes’- breast of chicken, streaky bacon and a lemon and thyme butter sauce and from the grill, a selection of prime 21 day matured steaks.

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So named because it is on 26 Sun Street in the heart of Lancaster, Bistro 26 was established in 2007. The 36-cover restaurant is run by Chef Patron Mark, an award-winning chef who previously spent time at the Water Witch in Lancaster. The bistro has an open kitchen serving modern British cuisine using locally sourced produce. including the water which is bottled at Bowland in Lancashire and Bowland beef and cheese from Church House in Kirkby Lonsdale. Specials change daily, and include fresh fish. The bar has top notch premium spirits and a 22 bin wine list of well sourced world wines. The Georgian building is stone walled with original wooden beams, wooden floors and tables clothed with linen. Closed Sunday and Monday. Open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday 6-9pm.

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Located within the hallowed ground of Blackburn Rovers Football Club, Blues Bar welcomes all to its Rovers-themed interior, with pictures paying homage to players past and present, large screens for the games and other sporting events, a well-stocked bar and a tempting menu of Lancashire-inspired food. The bar also has a function capability and can accommodate up to 300 for private celebrations and corporate use and they have various hot and cold buffet menus to choose from. The bar has regular live music events and also runs former players' association evenings. Proud of their heritage and roots, the food offering is taken seriously here and the chefs prepare everything from scratch using top-quality local produce. The menu offers breakfasts that feature local bacon and Lancashire sausages made to a unique Rovers recipe and lunch sees a large choice from simple or gourmet sandwiches, chef's homemade fish finger butty, jackets, soups and kids have a separate menu or can choose half portions of adult mains. Off the main menu, everything is homemade -- choose starters of salmon fishcakes, lamb kofta and chicken or fish goujons. The signature ‘Blues Burger’ menu is ever popular and mains include their own beer battered fish and hand cut chips, Lancashire hot pot and ‘Rovers’ recipe sausage and mash. Desserts change daily and are homemade also. Open Monday-Thursday: 12noon - 2.30pm, Friday-Saturday: 12noon - 10:00pm and Sunday: 12noon - 6.30pm.

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The Bold Hotel in Southport is situated right on Lord Street, famously the inspiration for Paris’s wide boulevards. It’s conveniently located close to the Floral Hall, Southport Promenade and the Arts Centre. Behind the imposing exterior is a hotel, bar and a restaurant which serves traditional British cuisine and there is a choice between the bar menu and various restaurant menu. The Bold Hotel also has a very popular al fresco dining area that seats up to 100 people and offers great views along Bold Street. The hotel has 23 bedrooms, all ensuite, some of which have been recently refurbished. There is also a large function room which is ideal for weddings and large parties.

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Situated right by the River Ribble, at Paythorne, near Gisburn, the Buck Inn is a real village pub. Expect stout, hearty food and large portions with dishes such as Lancashire Hot Pot and Whole Shoulder of Oven-Baked Lamb a speciality and presented in huge tureens. All the food is locally sourced and home cooked by three chefs, one of whom is a partner in the business. Walkers are welcome, with many walks nearby in Gisburn and along the Ribble Way. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Cartford Inn is a 17th century coaching inn nestling on the banks of the River Wyre at Little Eccleston, just 10 minutes from Blackpool. Newly refurbished in 2007, the Cartford combines traditional features with contemporary style. An open wood fire welcomes guests in the bar lounge area where you will find several cosy corners to enjoy a quiet drink. Food, from an informal snack to a three-course meal, is served throughout the lounge, alcoves and games room as well as in the first floor restaurant, “Mushrooms”, for those seeking a more traditional dining experience. There is also a charming new beer garden overlooking the river Wyre with stunning views of the surrounding countryside taking in Beacon Fell and the Trough of Bowland as a backdrop. Seven individually designed bedrooms have also been added.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Cascades is a new dining venue for Blackpool. Although situated within the Vidella Hotel, this is very much a standalone fine dining restaurant. The present owners have been at the helm for the last five years but have only now launched this new venture after giving the restaurant a glamorous facelift. Expect rich red wallpaper, chandeliers and an eye-catching water feature. The menu and ingredients at Cascades are of a high standard but without any of the fuss and pretence that often accompanies fine dining. Choose from either the a la carte or the table d’hote menu.

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Located in the picturesque village of Chapeltown, on the outskirts of Bolton, in the Lancashire Pennines, the Chetham Arms is an historic village pub that has been wonderfully reworked. The three-storey, stone-built building dates back to 1857 when it used to be the local law courts. The outside boasts a large beer garden with covered smoking area whilst the interior is made up of several separate areas -- the main bar featuring a granite bar and traditional wood, a snug and a family room with open fire. At the rear is a smart restaurant with mahogany floors, high-backed leather booths, contemporary wooden tables and chairs and a huge real fire place. Passionate about local and seasonal food, the kitchen team offer menus that satisfy everyone’s needs, from lighter bites and gourmet sandwiches to modern British classics. So popular are the braised shin of beef with mustard mash and the crispy Gloucester Old Spot pork belly with black pudding that they never leave the menu. A healthy menu of homemade favourites takes care of the kids and the desserts are homemade.

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Centrally positioned next to The Scarisbrick Hotel in Southport, Cinnamon Bar & Lounge is a sophisticated and stylish contemporary bar and restaurant. The interior is designed to a very high specification with a brown and cream colourway, leather chesterfield sofas, dark wood tables, elegant lighting and ornate mirrors. By day they offer a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a respite from shopping with teas and coffees, a light bites menu or a more substantial lunch. A great choice for a business meeting or lunch, the menus feature homemade modern European dishes, created with locally sourced produce and as everything is made fresh to order they can cater for any dietary needs you may have. Enjoy the likes of Lancashire black pudding with a runny poached egg, or grilled sardines as a starter or light lunch, follow with their signature fish pie or Cumberland sausage and mash. In the evening the mood changes and the bar becomes a cool place for after-work cocktails, a good wine list that offers all by the glass and a menu that features rump steak with homemade chunky chips and lamb shank. Sundays see a traditional two- or three-course roast. Open Monday-Thursday 11-9pm, Friday and Saturday 11-2am and Sunday 12-9pm.

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The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington is the third gastropub venture for Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft of Michelin-starred Northcote. Refurbished to the tune of £1.3 million, it’s one of four Ribble Valley Inns with other properties at The Three Fishes at Mitton, near Whalley, The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale and the latest venture The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. The Clog & Billycock has a beautiful rural setting but is within easy reach of Blackburn, Bolton and Chorley. It has room for 150 diners and you can expect the same emphasis on freshness, quality and regionality with an impressive list of local farmers, suppliers and producers. Bookings are accepted for any number during the week and for six or more at weekends. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote’s Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | Good Food Guide 3 | Taste Lancashire

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The Coach & Horses in Bolton-by-Bowland is described as a boutique dining house and is an incredible mix of listed external Victoriana and interior contemporary chic. On entering, you can expect to be blown away by the transformation. There are three main rooms – a lounge with whitewashed walls and modern furnishings, an informal dining room with traditional furniture, vivid colours and wall hangings, and a more formal dining room complete with chandelier. The food reflects the venue – British but with a contemporary international flavour. The wine list also reflects the venue with quirky and unusual offerings like choices from Austria and China. The Coach & Horses is nestled in the award-winning village of Bolton-by-Bowland, one of the prettiest in the Ribble Valley, and it has three individually styled bedrooms. Also, as the village does not have a takeaway, it provides this service too. The new owners invite you to ‘drink. . . dine. . .dream’ here at the Coach & Horses and indeed you can.

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Located in what has become Blackpool's South Shore dining hotspot on Highfield Road, Constantine’s opened in 2008 and offers both Italian and British cuisine in a vibrant and warm atmosphere. The restaurant has a very Mediterranean feel inside with large exotic murals on the walls and contemporary furniture. It is split into two areas, a comfortable bar for pre-dinner drinks and a main dining area with room for 50 diners in all. The ethos here is value for money with all food freshly prepared on the premises using local suppliers where possible but at keen prices. Expect dishes such as sea bass, shoulder of lamb, pork loin and steaks all cooked with fresh sauces and priced at around £10. They have a weekly changing specials board and an early bird menu from just £8.99 for 2 courses and a drink. Parties of up to 50 people can hire out the restaurant and plenty of on-street parking is always free. Constantine's is open Tuesday to Saturday, 5-10pm and Sunday, 3-8pm.

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On the rural outskirts of Blackpool near Whitehills Business Park, The Garden Place is a popular garden centre that’s also home to Dahlia’s Kitchen, a modern restaurant and café. It’s open Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm and 10am-4pm on Sunday. There’s also a pleasant al fresco area where you can eat in summer when the weather permits. The restaurant menu changes weekly and is based on local produce with the vegetables and salad grown on site. Dahlia’s Kitchen is fully licensed and there are regular theme nights each month which include a 2-course buffet, drink and entertainment.

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The Dolphin Restaurant has been a fixture of the Southport dining scene since 1982 and is a multi-award-winning venue with a full 5 star rating for food hygiene on Scores on the Doors. Other accolades include the Top Seafood award, runner-up in the Family Business of the Year 2006 and Dolphin was voted one of the top 10 friendliest fish & chip restaurants in the UK. The current proprietor is the third generation of a family that has owned fish and chip restaurants in the north of England since 1957. There is a central takeaway section and the restaurant is large and spacious catering for up to 125 diners inside with another 30 in the outside area where dogs are most welcome. It’s quite unique as it isn’t just fish & chips – they do dishes like lamb with new potatoes, pies and sandwiches. The Dolphin is open from 11am-6pm seven days a week and many customers use it for afternoon tea. It is not licensed and senior citizens get a special cut-price menu. Coach parties of up to 110 are catered for.

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Dugdales is the restaurant at Burnley's Rosehill House Hotel. This elegant stone mansion, which was built in 1856 by a wealthy mill-owner, is set in a quiet residential area of the town and has been a hotel since 1963. It’s named after the original tenant – Adam Dugdale -- and the restaurant serves a Modern British menu daily at both lunch and dinner. The hotel has 31 individually styled en-suite bedrooms, a large bar with an amazing Italianate ceiling, a snooker room and two dining areas, one of which is the conservatory and the other a more formal, wood-panelled affair. The hotel is also licensed to hold civil weddings and has three function rooms. It’s the perfect venue to to while away the whole evening, dining and relaxing in fine style.

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There has been a pub on this site since 1585, which makes The Eagle and Child one of the oldest licensed premises in the Fylde. And there’s plenty here of historical interest – everything from the door handle of a 1695 spice cupboard to an ancient sword discovered during excavations, a visit from Oliver Cromwell and a resident ghost. New owners Isla and Michael took over in November 2005 and have restored the pub's longstanding reputation for quality home-cooked food.

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Set in 13 acres of landscaped gardens and countryside, Eaves Hall is situated in the picturesque village of West Bradford, near Clitheroe. Jonathan’s Restaurant at Eaves Hall offers traditional British dishes with a modern twist and the influence of locally sourced ingredients in the dishes is much in evidence. Some of the hotel’s speciality dishes feature the best of Lancashire cheese and meats. Dress in the restaurant is smart casual and the ambience is relaxing and convivial. The bar also offers a good selection of hot and cold dishes for more informal eating between the hours of 12 noon and 8.30pm. Jonathan’s restaurant can offer private dining facilities for up to 95 guests or for more intimate functions the Ballroom is ideal for groups of 10 to 50. Eaves Hall has 34 individually appointed bedrooms, many affording views out over the gardens and countryside.

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Egerton House was built 200 years ago, originally for a local mill owner. Latterly a hotel, it had been in the doldrums for a while until new management took over in 2003 and began turning the place around. The restaurant here is called The Dining Room and has recently undergone a transformation, giving the venue a relaxed elegance. Egerton House prides itself on the welcoming atmosphere and with the extensive lounge area it’s a good place to come and spend the evening. The British menu changes every day and scallops are a signature dish. Egerton House is not just a special occasions venue and caters to all tastes. The hotel has 29 rooms and can accommodate functions, weddings and conferences for up to 130 people.

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Situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley in the village of Wiswell, the award-winning Freemasons, under the direction of chef patron Steven Smith, has become a true foodie destination inn. Originally three cottages, the sprawling downstairs bar area maintains its original period features with flagged floors, oak and log fires. The décor reflects its heritage with muted colours and antique furniture. Upstairs there are four named rooms which are used as public and private dining spaces with each named room uniquely themed -- Derby, Tudor, Portrait and Gun. The food here is a mix of modern and classical European cuisine, expertly crafted and presented with stylish attention to detail. Chef Patron Steven has a high end background having cooked at both Gilpin Lodge in the Lake District and The Box Tree in Yorkshire. Steven is passionate about quality produce and makes great use of the surrounding artisan producers to create inspired dishes with surprises and touches at every turn. The menus offer lunch, early supper, dinner and a seven-course tasting menu. You can lunch on the seasonal menu that offers simple dishes done well, allowing the fresh produce to take centre stage. Pan-roasted Mackerel comes with creamed Jersey Royals and Marsh Samphire, followed by grilled Lemon Sole with lemon and brown butter, hand cut chips and Tartare. And the Pastry Chef will wow you with his themed creations. Things get a little more serious at dinner and you can expect the unexpected with starters such as King Prawns poached and scorched, pork scratchings, sweet potato and apple Tandoori roast butter and mains featuring roast chump of lamb, courgette, basil puree, heirloom tomatoes, black olive, goats cheese potatoes, roasted lamb dripping and end with a Freemasons assiette of desserts. The wine list carries a colossal 240 bins and the bar offers well-treated cask ales from independent breweries like Tirrils, Moorhouses, Bank Top and Bowland, perfect for a lunchtime pint and sarnie. Sunday lunch is a treat and the inn holds regular gastronomic, themed evenings, wine tasting dinners and events. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Preston’s Fusion Room was opened in November 2008 by Russell Lee. Russell trained as a chef at Blackpool and The Fylde College which opened the door to his success. While training he was involved in a number of national competitions, including Gordon Ramsey’s “The F-Word” (series 1, runner up) and the Nestle Torque D’Or 2007 Competition (national winner). He’s now working alongside a young and energetic team with passion, experience and the professional skills needed to produce a fantastic dining experience. The restaurant mixes both an exceptional selection of modern British food with efficient and friendly service whilst incorporating an Eastern twist throughout. Spread over two floors, with a stunning feature bar on the first floor, Fusion Room provides the perfect environment in which to wine, dine and enjoy a leisurely drink. It’s open for lunch from Monday to Saturday from 11.30am-2.30pm and for dinner from 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday.

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Gibbon Bridge near Chipping in the heart of the Forest Of Bowland has built a reputation over the past 30 years as one of the county’s most cherished four-star country hotels. It has picked up numerous awards, including year after year the North West in Bloom award for the gardens where a hot sandwich lunch menu is available. If you’re in a group, one of the highlights of any spring or summer visit has to be an al fresco meal in one of three new thatched pergolas which can accomodate parties from 8 to 22 people. The main restaurant has wonderful views out over the gardens to the Longridge fells beyond and is open daily to non-residents for lunch and dinner and the new Victorian-styled Orangery can be used as an indoor venue for civil wedding ceremonies, to complement the existing outdoor bandstand, as wells as for breakfasts, afternoon tea and as a luxurious private dining setting. Menus are crafted around local, seasonal produce and Gibbon Bridge has its own bakery and kitchen garden. To really make the most of the Gibbon Bridge experience, stay over in one of 29 individually designed rooms and suites. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Golden Fleece lies in the heart of the beautiful Saddleworth countryside and has a long -- and reputedly haunted -- history as a coaching inn. Formerly Raineys, new management took over here in July 2009 and it’s now open seven days a week from noon til 10.30pm. There are two dining options – upstairs in relaxed gastropub style with a menu offering modern British cooking and ‘British tapas’; or downstairs where there is an Italian menu. The new chef-patron has an impressive culinary cv having worked for Gary Rhodes, Raymond Blanc, Simon Rimmer and most recently as head chef at Manchester’s Cotton House and at the weekends he runs his own cookery school here at the Golden Fleece. There are also regular theme nights. All the food on offer is locally sourced and freshly prepared with all the wines available priced below £14.95. If the weather permits you can also dine here al fresco.

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Hipping Hall near Kirkby Lonsdale is one of the northwest's select group of fine dining 'restaurants with rooms' . The building has been sensitively restored, matching contemporary style with classic features, and while most of the structure dates back to the 17th century, the restaurant itself, which has a wonderful walk-in fireplace, is Tudor. The food is classic British with a French twist brought to you by new chef Michael Wilson. Choose from the a la carte or a tasting menu. Hipping Hall has nine bedrooms, three of them in a separate cottage annexe, and all are individually furnished to a high standard. Awards | Good Food Guide 5

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The Victorian splendour of Blackpool's historic Barcelo Imperial Hotel has long been a draw for politicians, celebrities and visitors to the resort. The 180-room hotel has an imposing seafront location on North Promenade, close to the town centre, and the views out over the Irish Sea are best enjoyed from the Imperial's 150-seater Palm Court restaurant. It offers an evening Table D’Hote menu, featuring both traditional and modern dishes, and a creative daily a la carte. Vegetarian guests and special diets are well catered for and children can choose from their own special menu if they wish. Offering a high standard of quality and service, the Palm Court Restaurant is a firm favourite with local guests and hotel residents alike. Celebration meals and private functions are a speciality.

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A fantastic summer destination with a terrace and tree-lined gardens, Inside Out offers an exciting international menu from award-winning chef Mark Wilkinson (ex-Wizard, Alderley Edge). All the food is cooked on the premises using local produce wherever possible and they even bake their own bread. Great also for a quick beer or glass of wine from the amply stocked cellar. Try the stone-baked pizzas every Friday lunchtime.

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Kays Knott End Chippy is situated just off the Esplanade in Knott End and as the address suggests enjoys views out over the Wyre estuary. It was taken over by the Kay family in July 2009 and new owner Michael Kay only uses fresh fish cooked to order using the family’s secret batter recipe. There is a takeaway counter and a cosy restaurant area that seats 14 and as well as cod, haddock, hake and plaice there is a choice of scampi, pies, steak puddings, sausages, burgers and chicken nuggets. Kays Knott End Chippy is open every day except Sunday for lunch and dinner

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Kingfisher Restaurant has an amazing location on Sandside, Milnthorpe on the banks of the Kent estuary. The views of Morecambe Bay and Grange-over-Sands are spectacular and the owners have redesigned the layout and structure of the restaurant to make the most of the vistas. What was a dated and gloomy seventies-style building has now had a quarter of a million pound revamp making it contemporary, bright and colourful with a floor-to-ceiling glass frontage. As the proprietors point out, the purples, greens, mauves and slate of the interior bring the outside in. Disabled diners are extremely well catered for too with a ramp, lift and toilets. The food is traditional British with a twist – for example, a starter of breast of wood pigeon is served with sweet potato rosti and a main of fresh fillet of seabass comes with Morecambe Bay shrimps. Sea and eat!

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The flagship of Lancastrian chef Paul Heathcote's culinary empire, The Longridge Restaurant is tucked away under the lea of Jeffrey Hill, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Fitted out in warm, modern style it's a neighbourhood restaurant with a worldwide reputation and Head Chef Chris Bell maintains the Heathcotes tradition of sourcing the best of local produce to create superb seasonal Modern British dishes. There are regular themed evenings, cookery classes and private dining facilities. Bookings essential.Awards | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide New Chef | Taste Lancashire

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The Lunesdale Arms near Kirkby Lonsdale describes itself as a bar and restaurant and the owners have done a great job of turning this old public house into a modern venue that still retains its rural charms. But then again not everyone can boast an architect in the family. The chef patron is passionate about food and started this new career after a move north from London. The menu is locally sourced and the skill and adaptability of the kitchen is demonstrated by the dishes they rustle up from whatever produce is available fresh on the day. The cuisine is best described as modern European but includes a range of hearty pub classics. Quality cask ales like Black Sheep are on offer and the wine list stretches to 32 bins plus a range of top single malt whiskies. Kids are welcome and have their own games room. There are also full facilities for the disabled, including access and toilets. Functions are catered for with a private room that seats up to 26.

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Situated near Peel Corner on The World of Water site, Ma Bakers eatery is a recent addition to the Fylde Coast food and drink scene. A great place to enjoy a full English breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, the menus use locally sourced, fresh, ingredients to create great value, homemade dishes. There is a choice of two freshly made soups available every day and daily changing specials from the board are served in generous portions. All the cakes, pastries and desserts are homemade. You can eat in or outside in the al fresco area in finer weather and Sunday lunch here offers local roasts with all the trimmings -- you can choose from one, two or three courses and there is a fully licensed bar. Ma Bakers has ample parking and there is disabled access to the café. Takeaway is available at 20% off the menu prices and you can pre-order by phone before 12 noon for collection. Parties and private functions can also be catered for. Open Monday to Sunday 9.30 to 4.30pm.

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Madisons Restaurant in Rochdale is modern and minimalist in style with a distinctive blue colour scheme running throughout. It seats up to 125 diners and is open seven days a week from 12 noon right through until around 9.30pm with the more elaborate evening menu taking over from the lunch menu at 6pm. The food is modern British in style with the wide-ranging a la carte choice supplemented by weekly specials. A 20oz T-bone steak comes with homemade chips, mushrooms and onion rings while monkfish fillets are stuffed with garlic and rosemary, cooked in vermouth and crème fraiche and served with tomato and spring onion noodles with vegetables of the day. There’s a special kids menu too and plenty of choice for vegetarians. Madisons has a choice of 80-odd wines covering all the world’s major wine regions and four times a year runs a special wine evening. The kitchen can cater for special dietary requirements and allergies.

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Southport’s brand-new four star Ramada Plaza Hotel has a fantastic location, close to busy Lord Street but enjoying splendid views out over the Irish Sea. Facilities include 133 bedrooms, a fitness suite, meeting and function rooms and the bright and airy Marine Brasserie which has its own sun terrace. The menu offers plenty of choice ranging from light snacks – served from 11am until 10pm – to dishes firmly based on quality local produce including sweet-cured lamb from H Greaves & Son, Fleetwood smoked mackerel, Goosnargh duck pressing, Reg Johnson’s smoked pork belly and a choice of grill steaks, burgers and beer-battered cod with homemade chips. The brasserie welcomes both hotel guests and non-residents and prices are very reasonable.

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Located on the main road from Ormskirk to Southport, Master McGraths is an immensly popular destination restaurant and bar famously named after the Irish racing Greyhound who won The Waterloo Cup three times in the 1800's. Run by Master Chef of Great Britain Jim Sines and wife Trudy, both passionate about hospitality, the cooking of Jim and his team is the draw here. The menus offer something for everyone whether popping in for a light lunch, romantic meal for two or a lengthy family meal. With weekly changing 'Market Specials' and everything possible made in house from scratch, the main menu showcases the finest local and seasonal ingredients; fresh fish from Fleetwood and locally reared Aberdeen Angus, this is definatley a foodie outpost. Open for food Monday-Friday 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm. Saturday 2-9pm and Sunday 12-8pm.

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Midge Hall pub is positioned on the back road between Leyland and Longton. The pub and immediate area were so named as in the 1300s the sodden land here was a midge haven. These days the midges have gone and the lovely detached pub stands with a large car park, beer garden, Boules pitch and al fresco patio for summer dining. The pub’s interior is open plan with two distinct areas for drinking and dining, there is a pool room at the rear and the large bar carries the Cask Marque and serves various real ales, ciders and lagers as well as having a small wine list. Family friendly and very welcoming, the landlord is hands on and the staff jolly and efficient. Traditional pub food is the order of the day with large portions of freshly prepared classics -- try the Midge Hall Chicken cooked in Sherry. They are known locally for the quality of their specials board. They host regular live music and a quiz night on Mondays. Open for food Monday-Thursday 11.30-2pm and 5-9pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11.30-9pm.

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Dating back to 1497, Mitton Hall is beautifully situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley near Whalley. It’s been taken over and given a completely new lease of life with a real contemporary twist – this is country house chic as it should be with a cool, calm and confident atmosphere and amazing interior design, including the 18 refurbished bedrooms. Choose from tapas-style deli dishes served in the bar and lounge which are ideal for sharing or the slightly more formal brasserie menus served in the dining room. There are also private dining facilities for between eight and 18 and Mitton Hall can cater for private parties for groups of between 20 and 200. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Mulberry Tree at Wrightington is one of the northwest’s most acclaimed pub-restaurants holding two AA rosettes. It opened in 2000 with head chef and co-owner Mark Prescott returning to his Lancashire roots after a glittering culinary career with the Roux brothers that took in seven years at the Waterside Inn at Bray and nine years at London’s legendary Le Gavroche, latterly as head chef. The building dates back to 1832 and over the years has been a wheelwright’s, a brewery, a blacksmith’s and a pub. The Mulberry Tree is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week with a choice of classic a la carte in the dining room or a more informal menu served in the bar. Junction 27 of the M6 is just a ten-minute drive. Click here to view a 360 movie of the Mulberry Tree kitchen.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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Having spent 18 years working in different restaurants around the Bolton area, chef-patron Nick Cullen fulfilled a dream by opening his own restaurant, Nicks, in 2000. The restaurant won the Bolton Evening News Restaurant Of The Year award in 2004 and has an extremely loyal and regular client base. Unprepossessing from the outside, the warm and intimate former terraced house has bags of character and you feel as if you could literally be eating anywhere in the world. The food is paramount here, as you’d expect from a chef-patron who’s passionate about his cooking. The cuisine is best described as English and Continental, decidedly not Modern British, and with more of an old-school appeal to it. Dishes like Chicken Chasseur and Tournedos Rossini feature – a rarity these days. The wine list is the best in Bolton, according to Nick, and keep your eyes peeled for the regular guest wines. Nicks is closed Monday and Tuesday and does a great Sunday lunch. Booking essential at weekends.

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Over two decades this Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms at Langho, near Blackburn, has carved out a national reputation. Nigel Haworth runs the kitchens and partner Craig Bancroft tends a wine cellar that stretches to 400-plus bins. For the full-on Northcote experience, try the Gourmet Menu or the overnight Gourmet Break. Their recent venture into the gastropub market -- Ribble Valley Inns – now boasts four properties -- The Three Fishes at Mitton, near Whalley, The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, the The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington, near Blackburn and The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote’s Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | 1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 6 | Taste Lancashire

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Oak Royal Golf and Country Club, established in 2008 in the beautiful countryside near Chorley, has already built up a strong reputation as one of the top 9-hole golf courses in the North West as well as offering great fly and coarse fishing on its two lakes. An impressive club house is home to the Oak Royal bar and restaurant which is open to non-members. The tastefully decorated, contemporary interior features wooden floors, cream leather chairs and comfortable sofas with modern bold print fabrics. The restaurant can cater for 60 covers with an additional al fresco area for up to 30 diners. There is a function suite on the upper floor for private parties and celebrations including weddings with facilities for business use. They can cater for functions up to 80 in a banquet style or hot and cold buffets. The lounge style bar area offers a good range of draught beers, wines and gourmet coffees and has plasma screens for sporting events. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers home made British cuisine, expect comforting classics like the ‘Plate Meat Pie’ served with a rich gravy, quality steaks, pork loin and sea bass dishes and slow braised lamb and beef options. The Sunday carvery here is very popular and you can explore the surrounding countryside around Hoghton Tower, popular with walkers and bikers before or after lunch.

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Beautifully located in Turton, near Bolton, Olives is a modern and contemporary new restaurant on the site of what was the Spread Eagle. Refurbished to the tune of £140,000, the new look incorporates stone floors and exposed brick walls creating a characterful and atmospheric venue. The reasonably priced menu offers a range of English and Mediterranean dishes that are based on locally sourced produce and cooked fresh to order. There is also a specials board that changes daily. Booking is recommended as it des get busy. Olives is open from 5pm-10pm, Monday to Thursday and from noon right through til late, Friday to Sunday.

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Famously named after the first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black Restaurant is housed within the Old Post House Hotel, which is located in the heart of the market town of Clitheroe. The hotel and restaurant has always been a popular choice with local groups like the Rotary Club and is now open to all with the launch of its new set lunch and dinner and A la Carte menus. Being in the Ribble Valley and close to The Forest of Bowland, there is a wealth of top quality produce on their doorstep and the menus make good use of this championing the local producers on their menu. The food is traditional British with hearty servings. Try chef patron Pru’s famous steak and kidney suet pudding or the slowly braised shoulder of lamb. They offer a grill selection with prime steaks, gammon, chicken and fish, all served with a choice of sauces and extras. If you fancy something a bit different and theatrical they also offer at-table Flambe. End your meal with one of Pru’s homemade desserts or a Lancashire cheese board. Proud of their roots and location they run ‘Lancashire’ nights every two months which include live entertainment. Check their Blog. The hotel has 11 comfortable rooms, offers function and business facilities, is a popular venue for weddings and is known for its friendly service. Book Online.

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Chef Ian Piper scooped numerous awards during his time with The Villa at Wrea Green and now runs his own eponymous restaurant on Garstang High Street. All menus, including the a la carte, offer delicious locally sourced food. Midweek customers can also enjoy a three course market menu with an early bird option. Bistro style lunches are served from Thursday to Saturday, where customers can enjoy snacks, meals, coffee and cakes and Pipers offers a great value, quality Sunday lunch. All menus continue to support Garstang’s Fairtrade ethical stance, with numerous ingredients being of Fairtrade origin. They are more than happy to host special events such as birthday, christenings, funerals and weddings and can accommodate you for a formal dinner for parties up to 35 and up to 50 for an informal buffet. Pipers were nominated as Best Newcomer Restaurant in the Hi Life Diners Awards 2009. Open Tuesday & Wednesday 6pm-9pm, Thursday 11am-4pm & 6pm-9pm, Friday 11am-4pm & 6pm-9.30pm, Saturday 11am-4pm & 6pm-9.30pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. Join Pipers on Facebook here

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Positioned centrally in Southport's main shopping area next door to M&S and close to the train station, Pippins is a quality, modern-day café and restaurant. The perfect place to have a break from shopping or a family lunch, the restaurant is air conditioned and can seat up to 140 diners. Everything is homemade and cooked fresh daily; the menus are governed by what is available that day from the butcher and fishmonger. Drop in for coffee and tea and homemade cakes and sweets, grab a sandwich on the hoof or spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the dishes of the day. Expect a daily changing list of specials such as fish of the day which could be poached, pan-fried or grilled, a warming vegetarian dish of the day or comforting classics like homemade steak and ale pie, slow cooked lamb with tomatoes and thyme or chicken curry. There is a separate children’s menu with healthier options, smaller portions of the mains or if pushed the odd nugget and fish finger can be produced. Any and all dietary needs are met: check out the gluten-free dish of the day. Pippins is family run and they are passionate about good service and making sure their customers leave happy. Fully licensed, there is a selection of wines and bottled beers and they do a great liqueur coffee. Open Monday-Saturday 9-5pm and Sunday from 10-3pm.

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The Plough At Eaves is the oldest pub in the Fylde with a whitewashed main building that dates back to 1645. It was the site of a Civil War battle (Cuddy) and the pub – which used to be called the Plough At Cuddy Hill -- is everything you would expect from a hostelry with history: beamed ceilings, flagstones, brasses on the walls, toby jugs behind the bar. Landlord and head chef Mike Dawson has built up the Plough’s reputation for traditional home-cooked food and with a restaurant, piano lounge and conservatory there is space for 200 diners inside as well as al fresco dining where dogs are welcome and a children’s play area outside. The Plough is a popular spot for walkers, cyclists and the soft-top set and the Lancaster Canal is close by. Not the easiest pub to find but well worth the effort.

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The award-winning Punchbowl lies right at the heart of the pretty village of Churchtown, near Garstang, and is a firm favourite with its many locals, and has gained a strong following of diners through consistency and ensuring their guests receive great food and the best possible hospitality. Historically known as the 'Covered Cup', in reference to the communion chalice of its neighbouring church of St Helen's the Punchbowl is located close to the meandering River Wyre in lovely open countryside. The original character of this 1600s has been retained and the interior has a real olde-worlde feel with open fires, low beamed ceilings and fantastic stained and leaded glass windows depicting 17th and 18th century scenes. Expect a warm greeting from Paul & his team and enjoy the food here which offers a broad choice of pub classics done with a local and contemporary twist and Signature dishes including Garstang Suckling Pig Porcetta , Slow braised shank of Lancashire lamb and traditional Chicken Coq Au Vin. Recently awarded "Taste Lancashire Highest Quality Assurance" by Blackpool & Lancashire Tourist Board. Open 12.00pm – 12.00am. Food served 12.00 – 2.30pm/5.30-9pm Monday – Friday and 12.00 – 9.00pm Saturday & Sunday.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Located high up on Saddleworth Moor above Rochdale and Oldham, the Rams Head Inn at Denshaw enjoys panoramic views out over the surrounding countryside. It’s just five minutes from Jn 22 of the M62 and the inn is a real treasure, more than 400 years old and packed with memorabilia as well as roaring log fires in every room. This multi-award-winning venue was one of the original gastropubs and specializes in farm-assured meat, seasonal game and fresh fish and seafood dishes complemented with an excellent wine and champagne list. The Pantry @ The Rams Head offers a range of deli products for sale including farm-fresh meat, game and seafood plus bread, cakes and pork pies baked daily on the premises. The produce is now available through their online shop or you can visit the inviting tea room. The Rams Head and the Pantry are both open every day.

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The multi-award-winning restaurant Ramsons has been a fixture in Ramsbottom since 1985. It's one of the north of England's most acclaimed destination restaurants and is 'Reader's Restaurant of the Year' in the 2009 Good Food Guide. Ramsons covers two floors and has recently undergone an impressive Milanese-inspired refurbishment with the main restaurant at ground level and the Hideaway bar below. But it's not just the decor that is Italian-influenced; the food and wine draw heavily on the proprietor's Italian sourcing connections. Ramsons has been using organic produce since 1987, long before its current popularity. Vegetarians are well catered for with their own gourmet tasting menu. The wine list is exclusively Italian and meticulously put together through years of vineyard trips and research. All the wines are also available to purchase. Don't expect a cheap meal at Ramsons and do be prepared for the host's eccentric and entertaining style. Awards | Good Food Guide 6

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Red Bar & Restaurant in Westhoughton is an independent restaurant with a great reputation. Voted Lancashire Life’s Best Restaurant of the Year 2009-2010 within 18 months of opening and described as ‘ The best restaurant in Bolton’ by The Bolton News, R.E.D certainly is the place to Relax, Eat & Drink. Set in a carefully restored sandstone bank, the interior boasts a renaissance style. The bar is an eclectic mix of sumptuous bold fabrics, striking décor, luxurious boudoir-style seating and spectacular chandeliers. The restaurant features both freestanding and booth-style furnishing amid tasteful surroundings beneath a glass atrium ceiling. Head Chef, Alex Worrall combines classically inspired food with modern techniques, culminating in a menu that is both elegant and unique. A la carte changes monthly. Specials feature every weekend and the Market Menu is available Wednesdays and Thursdays -- 2 courses for £14.95, 3 courses £17..95.

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The Red Pump at Bashall Eaves, near Clitheroe, has an illustrious 250-year history and boasts an excellent location -- Pendle Hill is on one side and Longridge Fell on the other. The new landlords have been continually upgrading the facilities and the latest additions include three top-class bedrooms and a major refurb inside (with Indian stone floors, hardwood tables and sumptuous tapestry fabrics) and out (with new gardens). The improvements have been recognised by Michelin who have included the Red Pump in their 2009 guide for dining out in pubs. In the Red Pump’s dining areas there is a snug with a fantastic log fire, a spacious restaurant, and a smaller dining area. And from Easter through to the end of autumn, a café is open during the daytime. The cuisine is “rustic English” and locally sourced. Specialities include game, beef and fish and their belly of pork has become a signature dish. This part of the Ribble Valley is great for walking, cycling and fishing.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Modern, sleek and stylish, Retreat in Bolton offers great food, great service and a friendly atmosphere. Situated on Chorley New Road, next to the entrance to Overdale, Retreat is conveniently located out of the town centre with easy access to both Junction 5 and 6 of the M61. Retreat offers a wide and varied menu – from delicate fish dishes to hearty steaks from the char-grill and at very reasonable prices. Food is all freshly made on the premises, using only the best locally sourced produce, and is served all day every day from noon until late. There is also a children’s menu for the under-11s.

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Set in a 16th-century farmhouse belonging to Little Carrside Farm, Rigby's has been serving up traditional British food (much of it sourced from the family farm) since 1988. It’s the sort of restaurant that does the simple things well – roast leg of lamb with mint sauce, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast pork with apple sauce. Rigby’s is proud to be traditional and you see that both in the food and the décor. Much of the homely farmhouse feel has been retained in the conversion and the bar area, with its brasses on the walls and oak beams, is a welcoming foretaste of the fine farmhouse food to come. The dining area, spread over several rooms, boasts splendid rural views. The wine list is thoughtfully put together and very reasonably priced. It's hidden away deep in the Fylde countryside between Wrea Green and Warton but is well worth a visit.

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Salvatore’s of Southport is a warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant that serves both traditional Italian and British menus. Run by Salvatore himself the restaurant has a loyal following for its great value food. The restaurant is spread over two floors with a cocktail bar upstairs that doubles as a function room. The main restaurant is atmospheric and split into two dining areas with modern décor and there is a small al fresco area at the front. A Table d’Hote menu offers English and Italian staples such as grilled meats, fish & chips, pastas and risottos. The A la Carte menu offers a broader choice of starters and mains from across Europe with plenty of steaks, racks of lamb and a strong fish choice as well as pastas and speciality stone baked pizzas. There is free WiFi for business lunches, special event menus and regular live acts. Sundays see traditional roasts and alternatives served all day. Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner.

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With its stunning location looking out over the River Wyre and a brand-new restaurant extension and accommodation wing, the Shard Riverside Inn has turned itself into one of the Fylde's premier pub-restaurants. The friendly bar area offers a wide range of cask ales, continental beers and wines and you can sit outside overlooking the river when the weather permits. The restaurant serves contemporary British cuisine based on fresh local produce. There are also 18 modern rooms, most with great views, and broadband access throughout. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Chris Yates, the new owner/chef at the Shoulder of Mutton in Holcombe Village, has taken over this historic pub with partner Andy Morris. Chris has worked in some of the northwest’s best kitchens including Nutters in Rochdale, Paul Heathcote’s Longridge Restaurant and The Dining Room in Rawtenstall. He was also a finalist in the Gordon Ramsay Scholarship. The famous country pub has been a fixture in the Ramsbottom area for two centuries and the pub enjoys a beautiful location. The warm and cosy interior is a welcome haven, particularly if you can snag the table in front of the log fire. The menu, which changes with the seasons, offers a modern take on traditional pub food with a specials board that changes daily, depending on what Chris can pick up at the market. It’s good-value too with most dishes under a tenner.

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Smithills Coaching House was originally the 17th Century stables for Smithills Hall and its surrounding country park. Located just off the A58 on the outskirts of Bolton, Smithills is a Dickensian-style eating house with bars and function rooms, popular with large parties and family gatherings and firmly on the map as one of Bolton’s favourite wedding venues. Driving into the park you arrive at a secluded parking area, go through an archway into a cobbled courtyard which sets off the Dickensian theme. The bars, function rooms and restaurant are all named after famous Dickensian characters, the main restaurant being split into the separate dining areas of Bumbles, Mr Pips and Pickwick, all having the feel of a Dickensian chop house with memorabilia on the walls . There is a choice of menus, the food being traditional English fayre, with steaks, roasts, grills and plenty of vegetarian options all representing very good value. A well-stocked bar boasts real ales and ciders and a wine list that meets every taste and pocket. There are some great offers, and senior citizens have a great time here with old fashioned sing-a-longs. There are four function rooms available for a variety of events and celebrations. Coach parties are very well catered for.

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The Smiths Arms underwent a major refurb in 2005 when the new landlords took over. They are keenly building the pub’s reputation for food and within a year had picked up the Thwaites catering pub of the year award as well as more recently the brewery's service and standards awards. The food is fresh, locally sourced where possible and traditional British in style. The pub, which is between Preston and Kirkham, stands alone on a country lane surrounded by fields with a great beer garden making it perfect for the summer months. A new addition following the smoking ban is an 'indoor/outdoor' smoking area with log burner, heater and leather sofas.

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This beautiful Georgian country house dates back to 1840 and stands at the top of the Fylde in the middle of the Pilling countryside. It’s surrounded by manicured lawns and a walled garden and sits in eight acres of grounds. Springfield House has eight individually decorated en suite bedrooms and is a popular choice for weddings and celebrations. The restaurant serves award winning British cuisine in elegant Victorian dining rooms. Open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

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Blackburn’s Steak & Burger Company is, as the name suggests, a restaurant dedicated in the main to selling red meat. Their ethos is to provide top quality and simple ingredients that are locally sourced from the Lancashire area. The menu ranges from salads, sandwiches and jacket potatoes to seafood, 13 burger options -- including satay and tikka massala -- and six cuts of steak with a choice of 10 different sauces. Signature options include Pimp My Burger, where you get to tailor-make your own burger according to your tastes, and the Steak Tasting Platter which presents prime cuts of rib-eye, sirloin, rump and fillet served with steakhouse chips and a mixed beef salad. All the meat and chicken served is 100% halal. The restaurant is set over two floors and downstairs is perfect for large parties. This Blackburn venue is potentially the first of many Steak & Burger Company outlets.

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Located a short walk from Parbold train station, The Stocks Tavern has been refurbished and has a new food offering. The pub was originally built in 1810 as a jail complete with the village stocks and the new look inside retains the original features with low ceilings and whitewashed walls creating a cosy atmosphere. The main bar area leads off to a lounge area with leather sofas and a large dining area. The pub has always been a favourite with locals who come here for the friendly staff, the five real ales and good home-cooked food. Its a good stop off choice for walkers going to and from Parbold Hill. The menu covers sandwiches, a light bites selection which offers smaller portions of pub classics like steak, mushroom and Guinness pie and fish & chips and homemade curries and chillis. The main menu has tempting starters such as Horseshoe black pudding with pan fried Chorizo and homemade fish cakes. Mains include one-pot comfort dishes, steaks and grills with thin fries or hand cut chips. The beer garden features a TV and they have regular live entertainment.

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This recently refurbished 18th Century inn lies hidden, nestled in the beautiful Lancashire Moors at Turton, near Bolton. A traditional British country pub that takes its name from a variety of potato, the Strawbury Duck takes pride in sourcing local Lancashire produce creating menus that use a who’s who of top suppliers; their own free-range eggs, Roger Mason's veal, Johnson & Swarbrick's poultry, Eric Taylforth's Aberdeen Angus beef, Adam Chapman's Saddleback Pork and Yorkshire venison make for a real foodie draw. Market fresh fish is also a speciality, with daily deliveries direct from Cornwall and the Scottish Isles. The bar offers a full range of lagers, ciders and cask ales from local breweries. The interior is cosy with real log fires and candlelit rooms in the evenings. Sundays are immensely popular with walkers and hikers exploring the area before or after a traditional lunch. Open everyday from 10am-12am.

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Tavern Fayre is a large, modern pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Bolton. Once a farmhouse the building offers a variety of spaces in which to drink and eat. The interior features high vaulted ceilings, feature fires, warm comfortable furnishings and spacious, bright and airy dining areas. Friendly, well trained staff are on hand to make you visit enjoyable, whether you’re in for a coffee meeting in the lounge bar or a full family meal. The kitchen team enjoy cooking real food, made freshly to order and it shows, sourcing fresh local produce from celebrated suppliers. There is a light lunch menu which features smaller versions of the evening menu as well as salad bowls, sharing platters and creative sandwiches. The main menu sees a selection of hot and cold starters like homemade fishcakes, soups and black pudding and bacon salad. Pub classics are strongly represented and a selection of ‘Fusion’ dishes from around the world. The Chefs specials offer more accomplished dishes such as minted Lamb Henry or pan fried seabass, there is also a grill menu with quality aged steaks, chicken and pork. Popular with families and larger groups for celebrations, with separate menus to suit. Open for food Monday-Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sundays 12pm-9pm.

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This hugely atmospheric and characterful canalside pub dates back to 1710 and was originally a tithe barn used for the storage of corn. It has retained its rustic theme with the barn-like interior, enormous fireplace, communal party table and myriad agricultural implements helping create a unique ambience, summer or winter. Expect traditional pub grub with hearty portions, although there is a light bite menu. The Tithe Barn has a selection of 18 fruit wines, 16 regular wines, 3 guest ales and excellent disabled facilities inside and out. Watch out for regular medieval, Victorian and Bavarian theme nights.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Beacon At Dalton is a country pub and restaurant near Beacon country park. It’s named after the 16th century fire beacon which was built here to warn of the impending Spanish invasion and which is now a local monument. The Beacon has been a pub for about 100 years; new proprietors took over here in November 2008 and refurbished the bar and restaurant. The pub is downstairs and the upstairs restaurant has linen, quality glassware and service to match. The menu is English with international touches – all cooked to order fresh and locally sourced. Expect starters like Seared scallops and salmon with a rocket and feta lasagne or mains like English lamb steak on an apple and beetroot rosti. The landlord has 55 wines and more in his private collection for keen oenophiles. The Beacon at Dalton also has a range of port and dessert wines. A quiz night is held on Thursdays.

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Housed in a grade II listed Georgian townhouse, The Borough in Lancaster is the city’s first and only pub to be listed in the Michelin guide to eating out in pubs. Food is a passion here and the modern and traditional British menu is built around local produce; all the chicken and eggs are free range and the beef is 45-day aged. Signature dishes include starters like their Award-winning Lancashire black pudding pan-fried with sliced new potatoes and served on a herb salad with a free-range poached egg and Cumbrian pancetta crisp and mains such as Lancashire hot pot served with spiced red cabbage, pickled onions and a chunk of fresh bread. You can even go for breakfast ranging from the Borough Big Breakfast where you can choose your own items to the Borough Muffin with fillings including scrambled egg and Port of Lancaster smoked salmon. The Borough has picked up a CAMRA award for its real ales and wines are sourced from small independent vineyards. The interior boasts a gentleman’s club-style bar, a 96-cover dining room and private dining facilities for up to 58 people. The Borough is open seven days a week from 9am for breakfast right through until 12.30am. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Named after a train, The Continental is a pub, restaurant and arts space in Preston. It’s situated on the banks of the River Ribble, by the entrance to Miller Park and underneath the impressive Victorian railway bridge. The new owners have completely refurbished this once run-down pub into a modern and contemporary venue. The Continental has a main pub/dining area, a glamorous baroque snug, a conservatory area, a minimalist al fresco beer garden and a large function room that can accommodate up to 100 people. The food is classic British cuisine and they are particularly renowned for the spectacular desserts. Everything is made on the premises and the wines are provided by one of the north’s premier wine merchants, Byrne’s of Clitheroe. A good selection of real ales and continental beers too, especially from Belgium. The new proprietors have a background in the Manchester arts scene and the function room is used for comedy, arts, music and theatre nights.

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This newly refurbished pub, located on the main road in Kelbrook between Colne and Skipton, has long been a welcome stop-off for travellers and tourists since it was established as a coaching inn 150 years ago. The inn has seen many changes over the years but the latest refurbishment has seen this food-driven pub truly shine. Expect a contemporary country finish to the bar and its dining areas with modern furniture and a mix of original features like the flagged floors and open fires. The bar offers a good range of wines, beers and spirits including three real ales and guest beers. The team are passionate about service and good food with the kitchen headed up by Tim Bailey, who creates modern and traditional British dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients. Expect gourmet sandwiches and homemade starters of soups, pates and terrines with modern twists on pub favourites like the crispy monkfish and hand cut chips or their fish or steak and kidney pies. Locally reared steaks feature with a choice of sauces and their famous Heifers Cheese Board with Garstang blue, Butlers Lancashire crumbly, Goosnargh gold and a guest cheese of the week accompanied with apple, grapes, fruit cake and water biscuits. The childrens menu also offers real and healthy food with homemade chicken goujons, deep fried monkfish both served with hand cut chips and there are pasta and pizza options too. Sundays see a choice of roast beef, lamb and pork with all the trimmings and rich pan gravy. Food served 12-2pm and 5-9pm Monday-Friday and from 12-9pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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One of North-West England’s top Dining Pubs, the award-winning Fisherman's Retreat is nestled away in Twine Valley, three miles east of Ramsbottom, at the edge of the Pennine Hills. The valley was initially purchased in 1981 and used for rearing beef cattle until nine years later it was diversified to a trout fishery. Today the pub is surrounded by 80 acres of its own land and it's here where much of the beef, pork, venison and lamb that appear on the menu are reared. Now a destination restaurant in its own right, The Fisherman's Retreat menu features a wide selection of traditional and modern British dishes, with an occasional international influence -- all freshly prepared using traceable produce. Whether it is the reputation for its dry-aged steaks that many claim to be the best in the country, the trout caught daily from the on-site fishery, or the chips that are made to order from real potatoes, this truly is a unique dining experience. Complementing the world-famous cask ales on offer are some 500 bottles of single malt whiskies, all available by the bottle or as a wee dram. The organised whisky tasting evenings (October to March) are a huge success with demand outstripping ticket sales. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Grill is a new brasserie-style restaurant which has opened in Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s newly designed Casino Building. Situated on the ground floor, opposite the Pleasure Beach’s Adventure Golf course, this restaurant will be open at selected times from 8am to 10pm serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. This unique brasserie offers views along the promenade and al fresco dining. The Grill will serves a range of favourites, from perfectly cooked steaks to gourmet fish and chips.

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The Hastings in Lytham offers three dining opportunities under one large, Victorian roof. From the competitively priced Light Bites, available throughout the day in the bar, through to the main, split-level, restaurant with its seasonal, locally sourced menu and on to the fine-dining, third floor, 1066 restaurant. Whichever dining opportunity you choose, you can rest assured that your food will have been prepared by one of the North West’s top chefs -- award-winning Warrick Dodds, whose Michelin-starred background takes in Northcote, Heathcotes and Chez Nico. Warrick picked up the Hi-Life Special Recognition Award 2010 and his team have recently won for the Hastings accreditation in the 2010 Michelin Guide. In 1066, the six-course tasting menu features dishes such as tartar of Cumbrian crab, marinated confit shoulder and roast chump of lamb and Fylde wood pigeon. Diners can choose to have perfectly matched accompanying wines with each course or can enjoy the unique experience of compatible beers. The Hastings’ main, two-floor restaurant offers a stylish and relaxed environment to enjoy locally sourced and often artisan-supplied ingredients whilst for those looking for a more informal bite to eat, whether in a hurry or wanting to relax with a pie and pint and the latest newspaper, Warrick has devised a Light Bites menu featuring smaller portions of some of his classic dishes such as fish and chips or pepper steak pie. These can be enjoyed at one of the relaxed bar-side tables throughout the day. Follow The Hastings on Twitter.

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After a £1 million refurbishment The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale reopened for business in 2007. It's part of Ribble Valley Inns, owned by Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft of Michelin-starred Northcote and The Highwayman joins sister pubs The Three Fishes at Mitton, The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington, near Blackburn and the latest venture The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. Expect the same emphasis on freshness, quality and regionality with an impressive list of local farmers, suppliers and producers already lined up. What will it be -- Ascrofts Deep Fried Cauliflower Fritters, Lowther Park Free Range Chicken Liver Pate, Cumbrian Fell Bread Chump of Lamb or Fleetwood Scampi? Bookings are accepted for any number during the week and for six or more at weekends. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote’s Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | Good Food Guide 3 | Taste Lancashire

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The Lounge in Ramsbottom is wine bar that does food and offers what they describe as ‘contemporary lounging’. The Lounge is designed to take the stress out of modern living and it’s a place where you can grab a quick bite at lunchtime, more substantial fare in the evening or perhaps just a drink or two in the evening on the comfy sofas. The menu offers comfort food like gourmet burgers or their Lancashire tasting plate which showcases such local delicacies as tripe and black pudding.

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The Owls At Standish has been a fixture of the Wigan dining scene for 37 years and under the same ownership for the whole period – quite a feat in an age of here today, gone tomorrow restaurants. It’s housed in an old rectory in a quiet, out-of-town location with its own scenic pond in the grounds. The food is simple, even retro, with dishes like Steak Diane, Chicken Madeira and Gammon & Eggs. Everything is prepared to a high standard and everything is incredibly good value, particularly the midweek two-course lunch for £6.50. The Owls is always busy and in a substantial 100-cover restaurant that reflects the reputation that this place has built up over the years. There is also a public bar with a separate bar meals menu.

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Conveniently situated on the main A49 road between Ashton and Wigan near Jn 25 of the M6, The Park is a large pub-restaurant that has been under new management since March 2010. Headed by Stuart and his team -- including experienced chef Claudio Abella -- this stylish, spacious and contemporary venue has separate dining and lounge areas including a conservatory and large, covered al fresco terrace. Expect an eclectic international menu spanning light bites of baguettes and sandwiches, starters and sharers like the Greek Meze, pub classics done well, steaks and grills, five different pies and 'A Taste of the East' with four different Asian curries. They hold a quiz night as well as regular live entertainment. Open for food: Mon-Sat 12 -10pm; Sunday 12-9pm.

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Situated in two leafy acres in Catterall, on the outskirts of Garstang, The Pickerings Country House Hotel dates back to the 18th century. The Thornton family took over the reins here two years ago and have undertaken a major refurbishment programme encompassing most of the hotel’s 12 bedrooms, all the function rooms and most recently the kitchen. A new head chef, Callum Harvey, has been recruited from Scotland and he brings to the role a three-AA-rosetted pedigree. The Cedar Room Restaurant is open every day for a la carte lunch and dinner with a special Table D’Hote menu for Sunday Lunch. The gardens here enjoy fabulous views out towards Beacon Fell. The Pickerings is also a popular choice for weddings and conferences.

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The Plate @ Backridge is located on Backridge Farm in the small village of Waddington near Clitheroe. Backridge Farm is one of many UK farms that have diversified and turned part of their land over to a blend of food and drink and lifestyle shops and restaurants. Owned by farmer Richard Drinkall, Backridge remains a working farm nestled in the Ribble Valley and is also a unique retail and leisure destination that appeals to the whole family. A melting pot of over 20 unique and creative businesses which include artist studios and artisan producers. The Plate café and restaurant is housed in a converted barn with vaulted ceilings and exposed walls giving a spacious, bright and airy feel, open all day for the best farm produce turned into fabulous breakfasts, lunches and dinner. It goes without saying the provenance of all the ingredients is guaranteed from the Cowman’s sausages, free range eggs, prize winning Lancashire black pudding and bacon, through a spread of fresh seasonal vegetables. Lunch sees a broad range of hand cut sandwiches, salads, a homemade childrens menu, hot dishes include hearty one pot dishes, homemade burgers, sausage and mash and fish. Even the chips are homemade. The dessert selection will not disappoint either. The plate offers a unique venue for Corporate use, training days and private parties. Open Tuesday-Thursday 10-5pm and Friday-Sunday 9-5pm.

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Located adjacent to the Lancaster Canal the Plough Country Pub & Dining Room is a perfectly located top quality food driven pub with a suntrap, landscaped beer garden. This well kept village inn offers a friendly welcome, real ales and food that is a cut above the usual. They take their food here seriously and have a large and varied offering, as much of the ingredients as possible are locally sourced, inline with the award winning pub companys sustainability policy. The menu spans great value light bites and sandwiches to more substantial meals and specials all of which are made in house and to order. Signature dishes include Chicken Piziloa, Gourmet Homemade Burgers, Traditional Roast of the day. The dining room has a real contemporary air but retains its traditional features including a roaring log fire in the winter. Open 12.00-2.30 – 5.00-9.00pm Monday – Friday 12.00-9.00pm Saturday & Sunday.

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The Red Cat opened in December 2006 as a stylish fine dining restaurant in what had been a local pub. This family business is run by two driven and enthusiastic brothers. Chef Chris Rawlinson, winner of North West Young Chef of the Year 2009, has worked at some of the top venues in Manchester, London and abroad. Their ethos is to provide quality modern British food and a service second to none. Evening a la carte, light lunch and Sunday lunch menus are available as well as a cocktail menu and extensive wine list. The menus change with the seasons and all produce is sourced locally wherever possible.

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The Stanley is located in Upholland and lies under Beacon Fell and the countryside surrounding Beacon Country Park, a popular area for walkers. Dating back to the 18th Century the pub was originally a farm before turning into a Coaching Inn and now a popular choice for both beer lovers and diners. The modern interior features a games room with pool table and dining over three rooms with a covered BBQ area at the rear. The food here offers well presented and home made pub classics and specials, the 'Stanley Burger' is a signature-high quality burger made in house and the pies here are also very popular. A Taste Lancashire award winner for 2009, The Stanley makes great use of local produce in the menus. They have regular monthly themed menus also, private hire is available and they can cater for up to 35 sitting or 70 standing or buffet style. Sports events are shown on a screen and Monday is Poker Night. They are open Monday to Thursday from 5-9pm, Friday 12-2pm and 5-9pm, Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-7pm. No food served Monday & Tuesday.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Located in the busy village of Egerton and flanked by two golf courses and beautiful moorland, The Thomas Egerton is a community hub for locals and visitors to enjoy, year round. The pub's grounds feature a large beer garden which is perfect for al fresco drinking and dining in the summer, a kids play area and a separate covered smoking space. Inside, a recent refurbishment has given the décor a traditional homely feel with is open fires and mahogany bar yet brought it up to date with contemporary touches. The main bar area is busy and has a cracking atmosphere, especially when live bands play and a separate restaurant area offers dining for 28 people. The food is a mix of traditional pub classics and modern British cuisine, all made fresh to order using as much locally sourced produce as possible. Head chef Carl Parkinson and his team are passionate about the region's dishes and produce specials which showcase the area's specialities. Expect a choice of lighter bites and gourmet sandwiches, all the classics done well; beer battered fish and hand cut chips or skinny fries, homemade burgers, pies, curries and Lancashire Hot Pot. A separate Steak menu offers locally reared beef hung for 28days for full flavour. Desserts are all homemade and the kids menu features more healthy, home cooked versions of their favourites. Regular themed nights are also a feature and you can catch all the major sporting events on large screens.

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From the team behind Michelin-starred Northcote, The Three Fishes at Mitton takes pub food to a whole new level. Traditional regional dishes prepared using traceable top-quality produce sourced from local suppliers served in a stylish, modern dining space. It attracts custom from far and wide so get there early. The other three Ribble Valley Inns are The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington, near Blackburn and the latest venture The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. Bookings are accepted for any number during the week and for six or more at weekends. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote’s Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | 1 AA Rosette | Good Food Guide 3 | Taste Lancashire

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Located in Yorkshire Dales National Park, ideally positioned at the Three Peaks of Whernside, Pen-Y-Ghent and Ingleborough. The Traddock is steeped in history, originally built in the 1740s as a family home, the Georgian building was extended in the Victorian era and had endured several changes of use until recently becoming the hotel and restaurant of today. Passionatley run by the Reynolds family, the name derives from the trading paddock that was once on the grounds and was nick-named 'The Traddock' by local farmers. The hotel has 12 individually styled, en-suite rooms that retain their original features and character. The award winning restaurant is an integral part of the hotel's ethos of best practise and sustainability, which extends to the policy of local sourcing and mimimal carbon footprint. They use organic and bio-dynamic produce where possible. The kitchen team of four is headed by Chef John Pratt whose passion has led him to partner many local artisan producers to create dishes inspired by traditional English slow cooking. Dinner is served daily from 6.30-9pm and offers starters such as Smoked Haddock and Spinach Pikelets, Soft Poached Egg and mains of Pan Roasted Rack of Mansergh Hall Lamb, Rosemary Polenta Cake, Honey Roasted Parsnips, Rosemary and Redcurrant Jus. or slow food such as Confit Shin of Mansergh Hall Beef-Shallot Tatin, Turnip and Horseradish Puree, Dauphinoise and Red Wine Jus. The impressive 80 bin wine list includes 35 organics and they hold regular wine tasting dinners. Awards | 1 AA Rosette

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You will find The Traders Arms in a lovely rural location in Mellor, between Blackburn and Preston. The 100-year-old stone building offers restaurant-quality food in a pub setting, great ales and friendly staff. Chef patron David and his team are passionate about good food and hospitality and the award winning pub is a beacon of quality. Expect a well-stocked bar at this Thwaites house, with 4 cask ales on rotation, plus seasonal guest beers, a strong premium spirit range plus good wine list. Foodwise, everything possible is made on the premises from scratch using local produce, even the ice creams. The menu name checks the local suppliers and covers all the pub classics done well; lamb shanks, homemade pies, fish and hand cut chips, curries and slow cooked comfort dishes. The specials board features market fresh fish options and seasonal specials. They have a quiz night every Wednesday and regular live entertainment. Open for food Monday-Friday 12-2pm, 5.30-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 12-9pm.

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The Travellers Rest pub in Euxton is aptly named as it’s situated between Chorley and Southport. It dates back to 1750 and was originally three weaver’s cottages which were knocked into one. Now a destination dining pub, it has recently undergone a major refurbishment and the outside after a bright overhaul now sports a brand-new beer garden. Inside, the changes give the Travellers Rest an air of sophistication and welcoming warmth. There is a lounge bar with sofas, a dog-friendly snug bar with pool table and two other dining areas, one of which, ‘the library’, can take up to 24 for private dining. The cuisine is modern British, locally sourced and fresh. The Bury black pudding tower is a popular starter as is the Roast lamb for a main. Steaks and interesting fish choices like marlin and red snapper feature too. There are 20-odd wines, including wine of the week, and, six cask ales, including mild. Monday night is pie night and there is a quiz night on Thursdays.

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Set in its own grounds close to the picturesque village of Wrea Green in a beautiful standalone building, The Villa is a restaurant, bar and hotel rolled into one impressive package. A maze of nooks and crannies, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere -- perfect for intimate dining and small parties. In summer months, it’s an absolute must that you take advantage of the al fresco dining area out front. Award-winning chef Nigel Smith and his team took over the reins at The Villa in June 2010 and there is a choice of menus. The Villa is also a great place to stay over with 25 comfortable rooms. For business visitors, new corporate facilities are available.

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The award of a Michelin Bib Gourmand in January 2007 was the latest accolade for The Waggon At Birtle on Bury and Rochdale Old Road. Chef proprietor David Watson came from a Michelin-starred background (ex-Pool Court in Leeds) and returned to his roots to open the Waggon with wife Lorraine in 2002. Housed in a former pub, the premises were completely refurbished to create a smart 50-cover bistro with a 25-cover function room above. The food is Modern British with a slight French influence but relies heavily on fresh local produce; hence dishes like the Tempura of Chadwick's Bury black pudding with Lancashire cheese, apple and bacon and mustard vinaigrette. The main a la carte menu (7 starters, 7 mains, 7 desserts) changes every three months whilst the good-value Market Menu is updated every fortnight. They also offer a lunch time light bites menu in addition to daily specials from the a la carte. The wine list has a good choice of 50 bins with 12 by the glass plus a featured guest wine. It is open Wednesday to Friday 6pm-9.30pm, Thursday & Friday 12-2pm, Saturday 6pm-10pm and Sunday 12-8pm. Awards | Michelin Bib Gourmand | Good Food Guide 3

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The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant is a brand-new dining experience for the Morecambe and Heysham area. Relax in the comfortable lounge bar with a glass of wine or pint of real ale before sampling some of the finest Lancashire produce in the stylish and contemporary new restaurant. From delicious Morecambe Bay shrimps to mouthwatering Cumbrian Fell Bred steak, the varied fish and grill menu has something to suit every taste and pocket.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Wine Press is a newly refurbished bar, restaurant and function room at Littleborough, near Rochdale, with stunning views over Hollingworth Lake. It serves a mix of freshly prepared traditional and modern English food and customers can enjoy a three-course meal, a light lunch, or just a coffee in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There is also a function room that can accommodate up to 120 guests available for conferences, private parties and weddings. The Wine Press is part of the San Rocco group of restaurants.

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Thyme is on the first floor of the Sirloin Inn, a centuries-old coaching inn situated in the village of Hoghton in the heart of Lancashire. The contemporary dining space is the perfect venue to enjoy food which has picked up a hatful of awards since the restaurant first opened in 2003, most recently northwest restaurant of the year in the 2009 Hi-Life Dining Awards. The menu is a celebration of Lancashire produce featuring local game, cheese and – of course, given the name – some of the best beef the county has to offer. Stand-out dishes include the meat lovers assiette, the hand-dived scallops and desserts like bread and butter or sticky toffee pudding. Functions of all kinds are catered for with a private dining room available. Thyme is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch from noon til 8pm. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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This family owned restaurant opened in January 2001 in what used to be the Grey Horse pub. Since then, owners Graham and Dawn have renovated which was an old-school traditional pub into a stylish yet cosy establishment aiming to provide excellent quality, food and service in relaxed surroundings. Choose from the A la Carte menu or the midweek market menu which includes offers three courses for £15.95. The menus retain a modern British feel with all food being freshly prepared on the premises. Individuals with any special dietary requirements can be catered for. There is also an extensive wine list to choose from and a champagne cocktail list which includes the popular Blue Bellini and Cherry Bellini. Thyme & Plaice is available for private hire functions including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries. Please call for details.

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A regular in the Good Food Guide, Thyme Restaurant & Café Bar in Longridge serves award-winning contemporary British and international cuisine. It's located right in the heart of Longridge, in two terraced cottages that have been knocked together to create a split-level restaurant with a warm and lively bistro-style atmosphere. Thyme opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday and for an extended Sunday Lunch from 11am to 6pm. The daytime and evening menus draw on influences from across the globe but remain very much focused on fresh and top-quality Lancashire produce. Prices are reasonable and vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs are all catered for. Private parties are welcome and groups of more than 35 can book the whole restaurant for exclusive use.Awards | Good Food Guide 2

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Toast is a café bar and grill restaurant on Blackpool’s Corporation Street housed in a former bank building situated close to the Grand Theatre and the Winter Gardens but away from the hustle and bustle of the Queen Street nightlife. Owner Riccy Caunce is passionate about rejuvenating the town centre and this chic and contemporary venue has exposed brick walls, laminated floors, modern art and space for 90 diners over two floors -- plus outside seating when weather permits. During the day, the kitchen serves a café menu with all-day breakfasts, sandwiches, home-made burgers, light bites and a selection of main meals. Then after 5pm the candles come out and things step up a gear with an a la carte menu based on fresh, locally sourced produce. Popular favourites include Bowland lamb shoulder, Lakeland fillet and the fresh catch of the day and new dishes range from Mushroom Stroganoff to Thai Chicken Pasta, Panzarotti and grilled Sea Bass. If you only want a small portion, tapas dishes are available. Toast can now serve alcoholic drinks with or without food. Toast is also now Taste Lancashire accredited.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Twelve Restaurant is a chic, contemporary modern British restaurant and bar located under the imposing 1794 Marsh Mill Windmill at Thornton. Twelve’s bold and innovative cooking has brought them critical acclaim and numerous national awards and Twelve is the only restaurant on the Fylde Coast to hold both a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA rosettes. Don’t miss the trademark Twelve dessert – the famous Banana Butty. Twelve has also opened a new outside catering business, Twelve Event Management. Awards | Michelin Bib Gourmand | 2 AA Rosettes | Taste Lancashire

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Known locally as the Vic, the pub is situated in the heart of Glasson Dock and actually overlooks it and the marina. Originally an old coaching house built in the late 1700s, the fortunes of this public house have been turned around by its new landlords. The Vic has a nautical theme inside with sails attached to the ceilings, ships' lanterns and other memorabilia adorning the walls. The main bar area leads through to a back pool room and separate dining room. In the summer months the beer garden can accommodate up to 50 diners. Food wise they offer traditional pub food and the menu has a choice of portion size on most mains. Popular choices are the homemade steak and ale pie and the classic fish and chips. There are three permanent cask ales plus regularly changing guests and a small wine list.

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The Village Steakhouse is in Knott End, just before the promenade on the main road into this over-Wyre town. It’s been a fixture for the last 10 years and its popularity and longevity stem from its good-value and hearty portions. The obvious speciality of the house is steak and you can choose from all the prime cuts, including T-bone, rump, rib-eye, Porterhouse, sirloin and fillet. Another popular choice is the minted Lamb Henry and this being a seaside restaurant, fish also figures prominently on the menu. The Village Steakhouse has some good early bird and midweek lunch deals and can cater for all kinds of function and party. Get there early in summer to secure the popular window seats.

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Rescued from Chinese restaurant obscurity in the 1990s, the Waddington Arms was refurbished and relaunched as a modern take on a traditional country inn. It’s somewhere to meet, eat, drink and also to sleep as there are six individually decorated ensuite rooms. Waddington is still a real village and the pub sits at the heart of the community, attracting both locals and the many tourists that visit the Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland. The menus contain lots of local dishes with everything freshly prepared; choose from the main menu, a light bites menu and the specials boards. Renowned Clitheroe wine merchants Byrne’s have put together the wine list with most bottles available by the glass. Hand-drawn cask ales and speciality coffees are also available. The remodelled gardens and terraces make a great place for alfresco dining whilst in winter log fires provide a warm welcome. Awards | Good Food Guide 1 | Taste Lancashire